Thomas Ashley Graves, Jr. Award

The Thomas Ashley Graves, Jr. Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching is presented annually to the College of William and Mary professor that displays a strong commitment to the education of students and service to the College of William and Mary. The award is named after Thomas Ashley Graves, Jr., the 23rd President of the College of William and Mary. It is endowed by alumni and friends of the former president. The recipient of the award is chosen by the president of the College from nominations submitted by each of the academic deans.

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References in the The Flat Hat, William & Mary News, and Alumni Gazette:

First award given to Lewis W. Leadbeater AG, June 1986, pg. 1, 17.

Awarded to John F. Lavach WMN 5/20/1987, pg. 1, 3 (picture).

Awarded to John Lavach AG, June 1987, pg. 1, 11 (picture).

John E. Donaldson is recipient of Graves Award WMN, 5/19/1988, pg. 8.

Ludwell Johnson wins Graves Award WMN, 5/20/1992, pg. 6 (picture).

David L. Holmes, Jr. wins Graves award WMN, 5/19/1993, pg. 5.

David L. Holmes receives award AG, May/June 1993, pg. 2 (picture).

Awarded to Carl Carlson WMN, 5/19/1994, pg. 5, 6 (picture).

Law school graduation features variety of award presentations WMN, 5/19/1994, pg. 9.

Awarded to Carl E. Carlson AG, June 1994, pg. 1, 5 (picture).

Elsa Nettels receives award WMN, 5/16/1996, pg. 5 (picture).

James Smith receives award WMN, 5/27/1999, pg. 7 (picture).

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